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What’s new in global immigration?
This week, the Global Immigration team at Smith Stone Walters would like to highlight the following recent updates from...
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alt="Webinar: From Ballots to Borders – Understanding the Impacts of Recent Global Elections on Immigration"/>
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Webinar: From Ballots to Borders – Understanding the Impacts of Recent Global Elections on Immigration
Smith Stone Walters is pleased to be partnering with Aires for an insightful webinar, taking place online on Tuesday...
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Proposed changes to UK immigration fees
On 16 January 2025, the government laid changes before parliament that, if adopted, will increase certain immigration fees. Through...
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Global immigration news round-up
This week, the Global Immigration team at Smith Stone Walters would like to highlight the following recent updates from...
alt="First ballot of the 2025 Youth Mobility Scheme for Hong Kong and Taiwan youth"/>
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First ballot of the 2025 Youth Mobility Scheme for Hong Kong and Taiwan youth
On 15 January 2025, the government announced that the first ballot for the 2025 Youth Mobility Scheme will open...
alt="Important changes to the EU Settlement Scheme (EUSS) from January 2025"/>
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Important changes to the EU Settlement Scheme (EUSS) from January 2025
More than three years have passed since the EU Settlement Scheme (EUSS) deadline of 30 June 2021, and the...
alt="Ireland: Changes to first-time immigration registrations"/>
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Ireland: Changes to first-time immigration registrations
Under the terms of the Irish Immigration Act 2004, nationals of countries outside the EU, EEA, UK or Switzerland...
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Recent changes in US immigration
The immigration authorities in the United States have recently released a series of updates and revisions which may impact...
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Latest updates in global immigration
This week, the Global Immigration team at Smith Stone Walters would like to highlight the following recent updates from...
alt="UK visa rules to be relaxed to help attract top AI talent"/>
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UK visa rules to be relaxed to help attract top AI talent
Visa rules for highly skilled Artificial Intelligence (AI) workers from overseas could be relaxed as part of the government’s...
alt="OISC rebrands as the Immigration Advice Authority (IAA)"/>
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OISC rebrands as the Immigration Advice Authority (IAA)
The Office of the Immigration Services Commissioner (OISC) has today announced its transformation to the Immigration Advice Authority (IAA),...
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What’s new in global immigration?
This week, the Global Immigration team at Smith Stone Walters would like to highlight the following recent updates from...
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What is a sponsor licence action plan?
As part of a renewed focus on sponsorship compliance, the Home Office has announced a series of measures it...
alt="National Innovation Visa: Australia’s invitation-only visa program for global talent"/>
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National Innovation Visa: Australia’s invitation-only visa program for global talent
On 7 December 2024, the Australian government launched its new National Innovation Visa (NIV), an invitation-only permanent visa program...
alt="Sponsor Guidance Update: 3 key changes employers need to know in 2025"/>
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Sponsor Guidance Update: 3 key changes employers need to know in 2025
On 31 December 2024, the Home Office published an updated version of the ‘Workers and Temporary Workers Guidance for...
alt="Surge in enforcement activity to tackle illegal working across England"/>
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Surge in enforcement activity to tackle illegal working across England
Home Office enforcement officers have been ramping up activity to tackle illegal working across England, reporting a surge in...